Job Description

The Bronx District Attorneys Office is seeking a wellqualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking two Attorney Assistants (TPA 1) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with postconviction matters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and maintain digital case files and mental hygiene tracking database.

Process defense requests for hearing and trial exhibits and maintain exhibit database.

Prepare and deliver documents for postal service mailing.

Request and track down court transcripts.

Obtain and file orders to produce.

Provide clerical support to paralegals including data entry filing and case management.

Retrieve court and prosecution files.

Assist paralegals in preparing court exhibits discovery materials and related documents.

Help paralegals prepare court orders motions subpoenas and other legal documents.

Maintain various Appeals Bureau databases and calendars.

All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED required; bachelors or associate degree preferred.

A valid New York State drivers license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Experience with Lexis/Westlaw preferred.

Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with court staff agency staff and external agency staff.

Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel and Outlook

Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.

Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.

Familiarity with general court services and function.

Qualifications :

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job,

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